Duke Reynald regarded Lucian with assessing eyes, his fingers casually swirling the wine glass in his hand. From the corner of his eye, he observed the young man beside him maintain a calm demeanor, even though their conversation touched on sensitive topics.
After a moment of silence, Duke Reynald finally spoke, his voice sounding like someone testing the waters. "I've received information that the illegal funds case has been quietly suppressed."
He raised an eyebrow, taking a small sip of his wine before adding, "Is that because of you?"
Lucian didn't immediately respond. He remained composed, merely observing the wine's surface in his glass before slowly lifting it to his lips. After a small sip, he finally spoke, his voice light yet sharp. "I merely did what I felt was necessary."
"Hah, I truly can't fathom what goes on in your mind."
